oylessly we boarded the Paris train… 1947

"oylessly we boarded the Paris train…" is a 1947 photomontage by French artist Georges Hugnet. Hugnet was a prominent figure in the Surrealist movement, and this work exemplifies the movement's interest in juxtaposing disparate images to create a dreamlike and unsettling atmosphere. The composition features a woman, partially nude, standing in front of a looming train. Another woman is tied and suspended, her body contorted by the ropes. The surreal juxtaposition of these figures, along with the fragmented and distorted details, creates a sense of unease and ambiguity, characteristic of Surrealist art. Hugnet's work often explored themes of desire, transgression, and the subconscious.